Lemuel Francis Abbott Hand Numbered Limited Edition Print on Paper :"Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson"
Title: Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson
Dimensions (W x H ): Paper Size: 22 x 26 in | Image Size: 18 x 22 in
Edition | Medium: Each print is hand numbered, accompanied by a certificate signed by the Master Printer and is numbered to match the print. The editions are limited to 1880 copies. |
This Gouttelette print on paper is published with light-fast inks to BS1006 Standard onto acid-free calcium carbonate buffered stock, mould-made from 100% cotton and sourced from environmentally conscious paper suppliers. This product is exclusive to Rosenstiels.
About the Art: Superior Edition
About the Artist:
Born in 1760, Lemuel Francis Abbott was the son of a clergyman in Leicestershire. At the age of 14 he became the pupil of Frank Hayman, with whom he studied until he moved to London to continue painting portraits.
He began exhibiting at the Academy in 1788 and continued to exhibit right through until 1800. Lord Nelson sat for him several times and a half length portrait of Nelson hangs in the gallery of Greenwich Hospital, together with a full length portrait of Admiral Sir Peter Parker. His portraits have been engraved by Valentine Green, Skelton and Walker.
After his early successes, Abbott's reputation spread and he rapidly became overwhelmed with engagements. His overwork led to anxiety, insanity and, eventually, his untimely death in 1803.
